KING’S X Frontman DUG PINNICK Streaming New Solo Song “Climbing Up The Mountain”

KING'S X Frontman DUG PINNICK Streaming New Solo Song

Acclaimed King’s X bassist, songwriter, and co-vocalist, dUg Pinnick, has released “Climbing Up The Mountain”, the first song to be revealed from his latest new album, Thingamajigge”, out on October 25 via Rat Pak Records. The upcoming solo album features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful release of 2021’s Joy Bomb. Listen to “Climbing Up The Mountain” below.

From the opening chords of “Climbing Up The Mountain”, it is clear that dUg Pinnick’s trademark tone lays the bedrock for his latest solo release Thingamijigger. dUg tackles a wide array of emotions and topics with layered harmonies, hooky rhythmic sensibilities, and the total groove that remains a crucial ingredient to the King’s X sound.

“I wrote a new batch of songs, so it’s time for another album! Thingamajigger is my new offering to the universe. I hope it feels good in everyone’s ear hole!,” explains dUg.

dUg proves that age is nothing to him and provides an album packed with the groove, swagger, and soul that he has honed and perfected over his extensive career. dUg’s ability to combine a multitude of his influences into one seamless offering is on full display.

“Climbing Up The Mountain”, “Let The Music Play”, “The Valley”, “Keep On Going” and “More Strings Attached” show why dUg is still one of the best at his craft, while “The Alarm”, “Believe It” and “The One Thing” exemplify his ability to think outside the box and expand his range!

You can now pre-order Thingamajigger. Check out all the details and get in on some exclusive limited print bundles here.

Tracklisting:

“Climbing Up The Mountain”
“Keep On Going”
“More Strings Attached”
“Let The Music Play”
“Love Defines You”
“From The Now”
“The Alarm”
“The One Thing”
“The Valley”
“Working It Out”
“Believe It”

“Climbing Up The Mountain”:

(Photo – Rat Pack Records)


TESTAMENT Announce Meet And Greet At Duff’s Brooklyn Celebrating Brazen Coffee And Apocalyptic City West Coast IPA

TESTAMENT Announce Meet And Greet At Duff's Brooklyn Celebrating Brazen Coffee And Apocalyptic City West Coast IPA

Join Testament on Wednesday, October 9 (9 – 11 PM) at Duff’s in Brooklyn, NY, in celebration of Brazen Coffee and Apocalyptic City West Coast IPA.

Kick back with Testament at the 8th Wonder of the World, the infamous Duff’s of Brooklyn, as they enjoy a rare night off from their Klash of the Titans Tour.

“What a great night to be had in metal. I look forward to welcoming the mighty Testament for cool hangs in Brooklyn at Duff’s,” says Jimmy Duff.

Modist Brewing Company recently announce their latest beer release, Apocalyptic City, a West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with Testament. This limited-edition brew celebrates the iconic sounds and energy of Testament while delivering a crushable 6% ABV IPA with bursts of bold flavors and intense aroma.

Apocalyptic City is a smooth, medium-bodied IPA that will lay your taste buds to waste with a balanced hop bitterness and bright tropical flavors. Crafted with pale ale malt and Goldpils Vienna malt, and dry-hopped with hand-selected Simcoe, Citra, and Sultana hops, this IPA glows with a pale golden-orange hue. On the palate, drinkers can expect notes of pineapple-orange marmalade, passion fruit, and citrus pine, creating a true thrash-inspired experience.

This collaboration brings together Testament’s “Apocalyptic City”, a song that captures the chaos and power of the band’s music, and Modist’s commitment to pushing boundaries in brewing. In addition to the beer’s unique profile, the label features artwork by the talented Mats Engsten and Vic Moya, reflecting Testament’s iconic thrash metal aesthetic.

“We’re beyond stoked to team up with one of thrash metal’s greatest bands,” said Keigan Knee, Co-Owner and Director of Product Development at Modist. “This beer is a tribute to the raw energy and influence of Testament, and we can’t wait for their fans—and our beer fans—to get a taste of Apocalyptic City.”

Beer Availability:

– Pre-sale: Apocalyptic City is available for pre-sale now exclusively through Halftime Beverage. With shipping to most US states and all countries worldwide, consumers can order 12- or 24-packs of this exclusive release. Shipping begins in early October, but quantities are limited.

– Retail & Taproom Release: Apocalyptic City in cans is available for retail now at the Modist Brewing Taproom, with distribution within the Metro area to select liquor stores starting now.

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events and special releases connected to Apocalyptic City via Modist Brewing’s social media platforms.

Join Testament on Monday, October 14 at 7 PM for a Meet & Greet / Signing at Park Ave CDs – 2916 Corrine Dr. in Orlando, Florida.

Featuring a Special Q&A with the band and a Testament judged pumpkin carving contest. Bring your killer creations to the shop for a chance to win a prize-pack from Concept Cafes Coffee + Park Ave CDs.

Testament will be signing records along with their latest release Brazen, the official Testament coffee. This coffee is in collaboration with local roasters Concept Cafes & Coterie Coffee Co. and they’ll be on site selling the collectible / limited edition Brazen coffee tin!

Artwork designed by Marina Tsareva/ Head Artist & Design @ Concept Cafes

Are you “Brazen” enough to slurp the sacrifice and be illuminated in the enlightenment?! Testament’s Brazen Coffee explores the true origins of coffee from ancient temple rituals to the fabled lore of venomous miracle elixirs. Brazen is a divine dark roast, sinisterly smooth and brazenly-bodied, the purest form of specialty coffee, tediously roasted to perfection. Brazen makes a diabolical drip, an evil espresso and callous cold brew.

Testament’s Brazen Coffee was roasted especially fresh right before the kick- off of the Klash of the Titans North American 2024 Tour to maximize the most Brazen coffee experience ever!

Testament has released remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order both digitally and on vinyl via Nuclear Blast Records. Both releases + other classic Testament albums are available at Park Ave CDs.

Chuck Billy states, “When The Legacy and The New Order were first recorded we were new and had limited resources to record the albums being a young band. Now, with the remastering, fans will hear the albums in their signature sonic onslaught they were intended to be heard.”

Testament are currently on the co-headlining Klash Of The Titans North American tour with Kreator with special guests Possessed.  During the tour, the band will perform an “old-school set” celebrating the remastered reissues of their landmark first two albums, The Legacy and The New Order. Remaining dates are listed below.

October
4 – Montreal, QC Canada – MTelus
5 – New Haven, CT – College Street
6 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
8 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre
11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Casino
12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
13 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
15 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
19 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec
20 – Dallas, TX – The Factory
22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
23 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Convention Center
24 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
26 – Los Angeles, CA – Palladium
27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield


Producer EDDIE KRAMER On JIMI HENDRIX’s Life In New York – “He Was So Much Fun In The Studio”

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Producer EDDIE KRAMER On JIMI HENDRIX’s Life In New York – “He Was So Much Fun In The Studio”

The official Jimi Hendrix YouTube channel has uploaded a video of Steven Van Zandt interviewing Colette Harron and Eddie Kramer about the New York City life of the legendary guitarist.

Kramer engineered Jimi’s Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland albums and the live release Band Of Gypsys. The famed producer would also handled Hendrix’s first posthumous album, ‘71s The Cry Of Love.

Kramer remembers Jimi being “so much fun in the studio.” Kramer remarks when Jimi’s band was in a rut laying down a song, the guitarist would play something silly like the theme to the Batman television show to loosen up his bandmates. 

Colette Harron was a ‘60s style icon that was responsible for the style and fashion for Hendrix.


AT THE GATES – Terminal Spirit Disease 30th Anniversary Edition Vinyl Available For Preorder

AT THE GATES – Terminal Spirit Disease 30th Anniversary Edition Vinyl Available For Preorder

Sweden’s At The Gates formed in 1990 and the Gothenburg based group released 4 highly successful and influential studio albums before the band broke up in 1996. They later reformed in 2007 and have been embarking upon successful and high profile live shows across the globe since, as well as a string of studio releases.

At the Gates developed a unique and pioneering sound in the early ‘90s of intense yet complex & melodic death metal cementing their reputation as one of the forerunners of the European scene – mixing a ferocious blend of distinct melody and brutal riffs into a sound that was extreme yet remained memorably listenable. 

Terminal Spirit Disease, the band’s third album, was originally released in 1994 and brought in a more streamlined and catchy style to the songwriting over previous efforts, which was further developed and refined on their follow-up studio album, Slaughter Of The Soul.

This edition of Terminal Spirit Disease highlights the 30th anniversary of the album, and is presented on limited orange marble vinyl. Preorder at burningshed.com.

Tracklisting:

Side A
“The Swarm”
“Terminal Spirit Disease”
“And The World Returned”
“Forever Blind”
“The Fevered Circle”

Side B
“The Beautiful Wound”
“All Life Ends” (Live)
“The Burning Darkness” (Live)
“Kingdom Gone” (Live)


METALLICA – All Within My Hands Donates $100,000 To Hurricane Helene Relief

METALLICA – All Within My Hands Donates $100,000 To Hurricane Helene Relief

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, and has since hit several communities across a 500-mile stretch, leaving in its wake a path of destruction throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

It is now the third-deadliest storm to hit the US this century, with over 215 lives lost and hundreds of people still unaccounted for. It is an unmitigated tragedy. Historic water levels and widespread flooding across the Appalachians have left hundreds of roads inaccessible, hindering rescue efforts.

Metallica’s All Within My Hands is donating $50,000 each to World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon.

World Central Kitchen’s response includes vital food and clean water, reaching isolated communities using helicopters and airboats. WCK has partnered with 35 food trucks across Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, and 16 restaurants across North Carolina and Tennessee, already providing tens of thousands of hot meals and sandwiches to families in need.

Donate to World Central Kitchen here

More than 140 Team Rubicon volunteers, known as Greyshirts, comprise five recon teams serving more than 35 communities across the affected area. These route clearance teams have already cleared more than 400 dump trucks worth of debris and continue to work diligently across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.

Donate to Team Rubicon here.


BUÑUEL Feat. Former OXBOW Singer Streaming New Song “Class”; Audio

BUÑUEL Feat. Former OXBOW Singer Streaming New Song

Today Buñuel, a literal supergroup of global significance, releases “Class”, the new single from their upcoming double album, Mansuetude, out via Skin Graft Records and Italy’s Overdrive Records on October 25. Stream the track here, listen below:

Buñuel boasts the singular vocals and razor sharp lyrics of Eugene S. Robinson (ex-Oxbow) and a powerhouse Italian trio comprising guitarist Xabier Iriondo (Afterhours, A Short Apnea), bassist Andrea Lombardini (The Framers) and drummer Franz Valente (Il Teatro Degli Orrori). Mansuetude was produced by Timo Ellis, and features guests including Jacob Bannon (lead singer of Converge), guitarist Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, The Denison Kimball Trio), vocalist Megan Osztrosits (Couch Slut), cellist Andrea Beninati and David Binney on alto saxophone and vocals.

Buñuel have always been led by instinct and the id-like impulse to express unfiltered emotion through song. They form a close musical alliance, with a seemingly innate ability to create music that warps and buckles with complexity, freedom, tenderness and primeval energy all at once.

The title, Mansuetude – meaning “meekness” or “gentleness” – might seem like a juxtaposition. The record is, in Eugene’s words “extreme but articulate.” A double album with three sides. A balancing act performed for and by the unbalanced.

Drummer Franz comments that “Buñuel is a name that embodies a certain cultural and literary reference, which evokes an entire world. Like his films, our Buñuel is surrealism. We take the listeners into a place that’s suspended between dream and reality.”

“What we’re doing with Buñuel is to carve out a very specific glimpse… partly into hearts of darkness, but more specifically into the depth of our secrets,” says Eugene. “Secrets we keep from each other, ourselves and whatever futures we’ve imagined for ourselves. We are ultimately trying to communicate something direct and deadly about the human condition.”

Throughout, Buñuel takes every opportunity to stretch their musical tendrils towards discomfort, surrealism and the deconstruction of tradition, as they reach absolute abandon. Mansuetude dives into the eye of the storm and beyond, encompassing many moods, from post-hardcore to avant-noise, hard blues to post-industrial, from symphonic thrash to metal to free-jazz, all played at great cost.

Buñuel makes music for those willing to take a closer, unflinching look at the depths of human instinct, and on Mansuetude the band have created an album that will free the listener of evil spirits and let the malignant influences loose. Mansuetude is a twenty- first century exorcism – right on time for the end time.

Pre-order Mansuetude here.

Tracklisting:

“Who Missed Me”
“Drug Burn”
“Class”
“Movement No. 201”
“Bleat”
“A killing on the beach”
“Leather Bar”
“High.Speed.Chase”
“American Steel”
“Fixer”
“Trash”
“Pimp”
“A Room In Berlin”

“Fixer”:

“Drug Burn”:

(Photo – Annapaola Martin)


KING FALCON Reimagine PARAMORE’s “Crushcrushcrush”; Audio

KING FALCON Reimagine PARAMORE's

As the one-year anniversary of their self-titled Mascot Records debut approaches, New York rockers King Falcon are releasing their first piece of new music from their upcoming 2025 release.

The quartet comprised of Michael Rubin [vocals, lead guitar], Joe Conserva [bass], Justin Kosisky [guitar], and Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty [drums] are back with a cover of Paramore’s classic single, “Crushcrushcrush”. The song comes from Paramore’s 3x Platinum certified sophomore album, Riot!

The King Falcon reimagined version keeps the feel from the original while adding their own style and musical expression. The band’s version is more guitar-driven than the 2007 original and offers a completely different feel thanks to Rubin’s vocals. The song showcases the sound that has helped King Falcon develop a loyal fanbase that they will continue to build upon with this release and the 2025 album.

Produced by Grammy® Award winner Skidd Mills, the song is now available via all Digital Services Providers here. Listen below.

“I’ve always been a fan of Paramore. Their music takes me back to my childhood where my friends would sing while I played their songs on my guitar,” reflects Michael Rubin.

To coincide with the release of the new single, King Falcon recently announced a series of tour dates in support of the single. The tour kicks off October 3 in the band’s hometown of Queens, NY and heads west before wrapping up in New York City on October 27. The band will also have shows in November as well January/February 2025. Information on all shows and tickets can be found here.

(Photo – Brian Berson)


Ross Valory No Longer Talks to His Former Journey Bandmates

Ross Valory No Longer Talks to His Former Journey Bandmates
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Despite his history as Journey’s founding bassist, Ross Valory admits he’s no longer in touch with his former bandmates.

Valory was there from the beginning, his initial stint in Journey running from the band’s start in 1973 through his first firing in 1985. The bassist returned to the lineup in 1995 and stayed until his acrimonious dismissal in 2020.

During a recent conversation with Total Rock, Valory revealed that he no longer talks to his former Journey bandmates.

“I haven’t been in touch with anybody except for maybe [former drummer] Steve Smith once in a while,” the bassist explained. “Everybody’s moved on with their lives.”

READ MORE: Journey Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide

Valory and Smith were both fired from Journey in 2020 following a dispute with Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain who claimed the rhythm section was attempting an “ill-conceived corporate coup d’état” to take control of the band’s name.

“So many people are curious about what went wrong,” Valory noted to Total Rock, looking back on his tumultuous exit from the band. The bassist then explained that he prefers to focus on the positive, most notably the impressive legacy that Journey created.

“My point is we should talk about what went right,” Valory continued. “All those fabulous musicians that have come under that roof over the decades, the musicians that remain, the band that remains, with Arnel [Pineda] singing and Jonathan and Neal. They continue to this day. I wish them the best.”

What Has Ross Valory Done Since His Exit From Journey?

Valory released his debut solo album, All of the Above, in April. During a conversation with UCR at the time, he described what it was like to move into solo work decades into his career.

“There are many aspects of what I’m doing – either in terms of writing, arranging, recording, promoting, interviewing – that are all too familiar to me,” Valory explained. “However, this time I’m in the room alone, so to speak. Sometimes I’ve just been struck. It’s like a lightning bolt. It’s like, ‘Is this really happening?’ Because I waited a long time to do this, and it took a lot of time and energy to build up to this. Pinch me. That’s all I can say.”

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STEVE VAI Unveils Hand-Painted “Ivya” Guitar – “I Might Call Myself A Glorified Doodler”

STEVE VAI Unveils Hand-Painted

Guitar legend Steve Vai, who is currently on the road with Beat in North America, has shared the following message:

“For this Beat tour, I needed a few new guitars that were wired for the Roland SY1000 and GM800 guitar synthesizers.

I was always attracted to the powder blue PIA color but thought it would be nice to hand-paint the guitars. There were two that were slotted, but due to tour prep, I was only able to complete one of them. Introducing ‘Ivya’ (pronounced Iviya).

I probably spent collectively perhaps 20 hours painting this guitar in my little art room. It’s mixed medium in that I used acrylic paint, metallic and glitter paint, sharpies, various markers, water based paints, sparkle glue and other various liquids that were laying around. I am not a trained artist, but instead, I might call myself a glorified doodler. I usually approach doing art on an abstract level and just allow the markers or paint to flow in the moment and go where they want. It’s really quite enjoyable. But when I was done, the guitar was untouchable due to the lightness of the various water colors and markers. The real test was if Ibanez could shoot a finish on the guitar without creating any runs or bubbles, and I’m happy to report, they did an excellent job.

I love the way Ivya turned out, but then I thought, hmmm, what else could I do here that would be interesting and artistic. And that’s when I got together with the great clothes designer and wardrobe guru, Tony Sartino. Tony is an exceptional clothes designer and has made the vast majority of my clothes over the past 25 years or more. 

His idea came up, what if we were to take elements of the art work from Ivya and have them embroidered into a stage suit, and voila!!! The black suit with the embroidery that I wear during the Beat show when I’m playing this guitar, has elements from the art of Ivya sewn into it. How cool is that?!?!?

Thank you, Tony!”

Fan-filmed video of Beat’s entire kick-off show in San Jose on September 12 can be viewed below.

Setlist

Set 1:
“Neurotica”
“Neal and Jack and Me”
“Heartbeat”
“Sartori in Tangier”
“Dig Me”
“Model Man”
“Man with an Open Heart”
“Industry”
“Larks Tongues in Aspic, Pt. III”

Set 2:
“Waiting Man”
“The Sheltering Sky”
“Sleepless”
“Frame By Frame”
“Matte Kudasai”
“Elephant Talk”
“Three of a Perfect Pair”
“Indiscipline”

Encore
“Red”
“Thela Hun Ginjeet”

From the moment Beat went on-sale, tickets flew out of box offices across North America. Tour producer Angelo “Scrote” Bundini shares, “Due to overwhelming demand, Adrian, Steve, Tony and Danny have decided to extend the Beat tour with an additional 21 shows in order to perform these incredible King Crimson albums for even more fans. We are adding many additional cities alongside second and even third appearances in various regions. Sixty five dates in total! The audience has spoken loudly so Beat is responding in kind.”  

Visit BEAT-tour.com for tickets.

Former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin band together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey for the first time to create Beat, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s King Crimson albums – Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair.

Adrian Belew reflects: “The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce. For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again. A monumental task but we’re going for it!  There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!”

Steve Vai states: “Being a part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege and opportunity to perform some of the most beloved, timeless, and monumental music of the 80’s (and beyond) with truly inspired musicians. This music resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny are unique musicians with an otherworldly insight into presenting rich musical complexities in a very accessible way, and I am looking forward to searching each other’s musical minds in real time on stage. I’m sure sparks will fly.” He continues, “Father Robert Fripp is one of our historical geniuses. His highly specific and exceptionally brilliant guitar technique is studied and revered. His contribution to the quality of my musical life, and so many others is supreme. I can assure the fans of KC that I will be putting my best foot forward to respect this great music with the care and intensity it deserves. Did I say ‘sparks will fly?’”

Tony Levin offers: “This is going to be quite a tour. Revisiting some of my favorite music is a treat in itself, but in company of this stellar lineup, I expect to have my musical butt kicked! And it’s also great that we’re not just playing a few shows, we’re hitting it hard. So, Road Dogs are coming to your area soon.”

Danny Carey shares: “I am very excited to share the stage with three of my favorite musicians on the planet. Tony, Steve and Adrian have always been a source of inspiration for me since the beginning of my career, and now to be able to share a bit of my musical journey with them is a dream come true. There’s nothing better to make some sparks fly and light a fire under your ass than getting out of your musical comfort zone, and I can’t think of any other three guys I’d rather do this with.  I think I can speak for all of us when I say I hope all of our fans are as excited as we are about this tour.”

The vision for this undertaking emanated from initial dialogue between Angelo Bundini aka Scrote and Adrian Belew. Tour Producer Bundini recalls, “When Adrian called me to help bring his idea to fruition, I immediately thought it best to focus on the 80s albums: Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair. These three records famously marked Adrian and Tony’s entry into King Crimson. Their fluid, melodic virtuosity, and Fripp’s and Bruford’s dramatic precision created a totally unique, dynamic push and pull that would influence nearly every rock musician and/or band going forward for years, if not decades, to come.”  

Both a meet & greet and a VIP tour package are available for purchase. The M&G includes one premium ticket in the first five rows, early entry, pre-show meet & greet, personal photograph captured, limited edition autographed poster, Beat challenge coin, tote bag, an exclusive merch item, and an official laminate and lanyard. There is limited availability with pricing set at $200.00. For the VIP tour package, buyers will receive one premium reserved seat in the first 15 rows, a limited edition Beat tour poster autographed, the challenge coin, an exclusive tour merch item, and a commemorative laminate and lanyard. Availability is limited at a cost basis of $100.00. For all new appearances being announced today, a third VIP option has been made available. For $300.00, fans will receive the complete package detailed above, with front row seating guaranteed.

Tour dates:

October
4 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre (Sold Out)
5 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
6 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre (Sold Out)
8 – Richmond, VA – Carpenter Theater in Dominion Energy Center
9 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center (Sold Out)
11 – Boston, MA – Shubert Theatre (Sold Out)
12 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (Sold Out)
14 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohen Auditorium (Sold Out)
15 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
17 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Maisonneuve (Sold Out)
18 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall (Sold Out)
19 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center (Sold Out)
21 – Albany, NY – The Egg (Sold Out)
22 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre (Sold Out)
23 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
25 – Cleveland, OH  – Agora Theatre
26 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre (Sold Out)
27 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
28 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
30 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre

November
1 – Chicago, IL – Copernicus Center (Sold Out)
2 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre
3 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
4 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
6 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre (Sold Out)
8 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
9 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts
10 – Los Angeles, CA – The United Theater on Broadway

November
18 – Thousand Oaks, CA – B of A PAC
20 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
21 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
22 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
23 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre
25 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
26 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
30 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe

December
2 – Buffalo, NY – UB Center For The Arts
3 – Hartford, CT – Mortensen Hall at the Bushnell Center
4 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center
6 – Lynn, MA – Lynn Auditorium
7 – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom
8 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
10 – Louisville, KY – Brown Theatre
11 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
13 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
14 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
16 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
17 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Tucson Theatre
18 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater

Photos by Michael Mesker


HALIPHRON Release Making Of Anatomy Of Darkness, Part IV: Rhythm Guitars Pt II; Video

HALIPHRON Release Making Of Anatomy Of Darkness, Part IV: Rhythm Guitars Pt II; Video

Symphonic death metal band, Haliphron, returns with their second full-length, Anatomy Of Darkness, scheduled for release on October 25 via Listenable Records. The band have released a fourth “making of” video today. Watch four segments below:

Making Of, Part I:

Making Of, Part II:

Making Of, Part III:

Making Of, Part IV:

Haliphron’s lyrical themes are consistently intertwined with their captivating and powerful sound. For Anatomy Of Darkness, the band has pushed their boundaries further than ever before. The album features shorter, more guitar and riff-based tracks, intense lead guitar parts, and an overall more aggressive tone. A key component is the vocal diversity, incorporating grunts, screams, growls, whispers, and even clean singing. These elements combine to make Anatomy Of Darkness a loud, epic, and aggressive metal album.

The band elaborates on the album’s cover artwork: “The cover artwork symbolizes the essence of darkness. It depicts a figure standing in a wheat field, representing the struggle against addiction. Darkness dissipates into small pieces, transforming into birds of freedom (which displayed on the back cover).”

Tracklisting:

“Opus Addicere”
“Silent Escape”
“Feasting On Flesh”
“Black Star”
“Buried Truth”
“Double Or Nothing”
“Epitome Of Perfection”
“Art Of The Blade”
“Anatomy Of Darkness”

“Silent Escape” video:

Teaser:

Haliphron:
Marloes Voskuil – Vocals
Ramon Ploeg – Guitars
Jeroen Wechgelaer – Guitars
Jessica Otten – Bass
Paul Beltman – Drums